Bristol Palace Hotel

The Bristol Palace is an elegant, 4 star hotel in the heart of Genoa, not far from the Ducal Palace, the Carlo Felice Theatre and the most significant museums and historical buildings.

It is perfectly positioned for anyone wishing to get to the Old Port where the convention centres, the Genoa Aquarium, the Galata museum and the children's city are located.

HISTORY

Built between the late 1800s and early 1900s, Via XX Settembre is a series of elegant buildings and the Bristol Palace is among them.

Since its opening in 1905, the Bristol has been considered one of the most prestigious hotels in the city: the high society of Genoa chose it as the setting for sophisticated and legendary parties and an exclusive restaurant.

This location of great charm attracted such guests as Gabriele D'Annunzio, Luigi Pirandello and Emperor Hirohito.

Its reputation did not not save it from the upheavals of history: during the Second World War, the Germans occupied it as their headquarters, building a secret tunnel to the port of Genoa. Then, after the war, the Italian Committee for the Liberation of Northern Italy made it their headquarters.

Beautifully restored, today it retains its original structures and precious furnishings.

In fact, in March 2014, with the efforts of Duetorrihotels Group, extensive renovations gave it back the former Nouveau and Art Deco glory: precious objects and furniture of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century came back to life.

The Hotel is a member of "Historical Places of Italy", a cultural association sponsored by the Ministry of Heritage and Culture, that aims to enhance and protect the oldest and most prestigious localities through cultural, tourism and publishing initiatives.

These hotels, restaurants, taverns, confectioners, grapperie, literary cafés for at least seventy years were the protagonists or even creators of Italian history – through the events that took place there and the people who participated in those events.

STAIRCASE THAT INSPIRED ALFRED HITCHCOCK

One of the finest details of the hotel, in terms of architectural and cultural heritage, is the elliptical, purely white staircase in Art Nouveau style: both from above and from below, it offers a dizzying perspective, aesthetically very precious one.

The staircase of Bristol Palace is linked to a legend that definitely has a large fund of truth: its delicate and enveloping spiral inspired Alfred Hitchcock to shoot some scenes of To Catch a Thief - the film "Vertigo", known in Italy as "The woman who lived twice".

In fact, the great director was one of the patrons of the hotel, he had stayed there already in 1925, when he made his first film "The pleasure garden". In 27, the future Master of thrill had no experience of directing yet.

When many years later Francois Truffaut interviewed him to write his famous biography "Le cinéma selon Hitchcock," the filmmaker told some anecdotes and the background of his stay in Genoa with a rather improvised crew, who intended to shoot some scenes, particularly the port, and was often struggling with all sorts of contingencies.

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SUITES & ROOMS

WHERE UNIQUE GUESTS ENJOY UNIQUE ROOMS

Established to welcome those who come to the city for work or for pleasure, the Bristol Palace, with its comfortable rooms, is an ideal environment for spending a bit of time amongst Genoa's artistic attractions.

During its recent renovation its elegance and exclusiveness were blended with a modern and functional conception of the services.

Suite

SUITE

46-56 SQM 1 BEDROOM

The Suite room has a surface area of between 46 and 56sqm and is furnished with valuable antiques. King bed (2m x 2m) or 2 twin beds (1.1m x 2m). Desk with lamp and outlets for laptops, armchair and side table are some of comfort in the Suite.

Large sitting room with separate entrance but connecting with the sleeping area. Some of the rooms have hydro-massage tubs and soft bathrobes available.

Standard Room

STANDARD ROOM

15-20 SQM 1 BEDROOM

Standard room has a surface area of between 15 and 20 sqm. Queen bed (1.60m x 2m) or twin beds (1.05m x 2m), desk with lamp and outlets for laptops, armchair and side table are some of comfort in the room.

Free WiFi internet connection, satellite led 26' Tv with Mediaset Premium film and football channels for free, minibar and bath amenities set are only some services that Hotel Bristol Palace offer to its Guest.

Entertainment Suite

ENTERTAINMENT SUITE

1 BEDROOM

The hotel's range of suites has been enriched by a new entertainment suite, intended for all technology fans but not only. For those who love the refined atmosphere of the past but are also technology geeks, this new entertainment suite provides a large sitting room and bedroom.

In the living area you may find the most beloved technology gadgets, including a Sony Playstation 4 with pre-loaded top games like Need for Speed, FIFA, Rayman Legends, Star Ward Battlefront, Battlefield 4.

And last but not least a curved smart 65-inch Samsung tv with free wifi access and 7.1 Dolby Surround system.

All of these suites are equipped with fine luxury furniture, a sofa, a desk with laptop outlets, mini-bar, a tea service with kettle.

CUISINE

Elegant and refined atmosphere at Restaurant Giotto with a rich menu proposal and the à la carte menu offered both at lunch and at dinner.

Taste the special Ligurian cousin or Italian dishes like as Ligurian-style octopus’ tentacle on mashed potatoes with a saffron scent, Recco trofiette (fresh pasta) with pesto or a second courses with meat or fresh fish. Strong attention is devoted to children with a special dedicated menu.

On request, the dishes suitable to persons suffering from the celiac disease can be provided.

Until September the Giotto Restaurant becomes even more special! It doubles its spaces with the open Terrace. The two sails that shelter it from the hot Italian sun render it a one of a kind location.

Giotto Restaurant

GIOTTO RESTAURANT

Giotto Restaurant offers an elegant and refined atmosphere on the second floor of the hotel in the room that goes by the same name. Service is available both to hotel guests and local passersby alike, with a rich menu proposal and à la carte menu offered both at lunch and at dinner.

Strong attention is devoted to children with a special dedicated menu.

On request, staff can also provide dishes suitable to persons suffering from the celiac disease.

Giotto restaurant is particularly appropriate in case of special events or banquets, also because from April to September it doubles its spaces with open terrace. The two sails that shelter it from the hot Italian sun render it a one of a kind location.

ACTIVITIES

The Bristol Palace is the ideal solution for your meeting in Genoa: it is one of the most elegant hotels in the Ligurian Riviera, is equipped with modern comforts and enjoys a strategic location near the coast and a short distance from the main attractions of the city.

It is worth stopping for a whole weekend or even a few days longer to discover Genoa the Proud, for a chance to experience and truly savour the homeland of Pesto, Christopher Columbus and all Ligurian capital's cultural wonders.

6 tours to discover the wonders of Genoa with departure from Bristol Palace, one of the city's most elegant hotels, located a short distance from major attractions along the Ligurian coast such as Portofino, San Fruttuoso and Camogli.

Aquarium

Genoa's Aquarium, one of the largest and most modern marine parks in Europe and one of the most frequently visited tourist attractions of country.

Carlo Felice Theater

The new theater contains a polygonal lantern, which lets in the light from the ceiling to illuminate the indoor piazza.

D'Albertis Castle

Within this Neo-Gothic castle overlooking Genoa and its port.

Food & Wine Tour

Set out on a journey of discovery of Ligurian cuisine, its tastes and perfumes, internationally renowned delicacies and unexpected flavours which will captivate you and tantalise your senses.

Italian Riviera

When it’s time for a getaway, Genoa provides a unique starting point from which it is possible to explore both Liguria and Piedmont alike.

Lighthouse

The lighthouse, a symbol of the city, is one of the oldest lighthouses.

Meetings & Events

Modern Art Gallery

The gallery is housed in the seventeenth-century Villa Saluzzo in Nervi.

Monumental Cemetery

Built between 1844 and 1851, the cemetery of Staglieno includes the graves of such famous figures as Mazzini, Bixio, Constance Lloyd, the wife of Oscar Wilde.

Old Port

The marina's old pier is now equipped with a modern tourist harbor that includes all ground transportation services.

Old Town

Possibilities include tourist attraction itineraries, archeological itineraries, typological itineraries, or itineraries focusing on one of the city's historical periods.

Palazzo Ducale

The Palazzo Ducale covers an area of 26,000 square meters and is an exceptionally functional space in which to hold exhibits, shows, conferences, concerts, and special events.

Politeama Theater

The theater's offerings include various types of shows that boast actors and artists of national and international renown.

Port Tour

The pleasant navigation along the coast of Riviera di Levante allows to enjoy the wonderful and well-known places right by the sea.

Shopping

The Bristol Palace Hotel, located in the heart of Genoa, on the main shopping street, offers to its guests the chance to have fabulous discounts at Rinascente department store.

Special Occasions

The Hotel Bristol Palace, with its recent renovation, has maintained its elegance and exclusivity, merged with a modern concept of services, such as to make it a home with a discreet and intimate atmosphere and one of the landmarks of the city of Genoa.

Strada Nuova

The city's ancient street, Strada Nuova, is thus to become a true open-air museum, a masterpiece of Genoese architecture.

Treasure Museum

The museum's most significant works include the Sacro Catino, originally thought to be a reliquary from the Last Supper, but discovered to have been a work of the eleventh century.

Villa Croce Museum

The museum boasts a collection of artistic treasures that includes over 3000 abstract Italian and international works of art from 1939-1980.

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